This huge, handsome Black Lab was rescued by Southern Oregon Humane Society’s “Saving Train” – a converted bus that travels throughout Oregon and California, picking up dogs and cats at shelters where they are destined for euthanasia and transferring them to their shelter in Medford, OR. It was clear that …
In May of 2009, a new SDF volunteer named Bill Murphy came across a listing for a five-month-old Lab mix at the Yolo County Animal Shelter. The description of the pup was appealing, and Bill felt this boy was worth a look. He immediately forwarded the information to the SDF …
Sherman came to the Search Dog Foundation (SDF) in March of 2010 with the typical story of “Black Lab Syndrome” – a term used by people who work or volunteer in animal shelters. It describes the phenomenon in which, for some reason, black dogs, even purebred black Labrador Retrievers, are …
Labs and Friends Rescue in San Diego, CA has donated several canines to SDF’s training program over the years. In June of 2010 they called SDF about Stetson—a strong, solidly built Yellow Lab who passed SDF’s evaluations with flying colors and was ready to begin training right away! After being …
Originally named Unity, this Black Lab had been bred and raised as a companion dog for the organization Guide Dogs of America, but had too much energy and spunk for that line of work. In February of 2008, after seeing this lively dog in action, SDF volunteer Kellee Matthews called the …
Born on October 1, 2007 to a breeder in Northern California who named him “Mojo,” this adorable Yellow Lab had been purchased by an elderly couple looking for a quiet family companion. Unfortunately, a short time after welcoming Mojo into their lives, the couple started facing some medical issues which …
Like many Search Dog Foundation (SDF) canines, Pearl’s early years were troubled ones. Her first owner wasn’t home much, so Pearl frequently would jump the fence of their home and go looking for fun. Inevitably, she would be picked up by animal control and after paying the “bailout” fee one …
Nino is an energetic Fox Red Labrador Retriever, and since he started on the path towards becoming a FEMA-Certified Disaster Search Dog, he has impressed everyone he’s met with his athleticism and drive. “He’s everything you could want in a Search Dog,” said then SDF Canine Manager Karen Klingberg. Added …
Kari is SDF’s first Search Dog from the great state of Florida. She was discovered in the apartment complex of Naomi Greenfield, friend to then-SDF trainer Hope Blueberry. Naomi, on daily walks with her own dog, had noticed Kari, full of life and energy in a neighbor’s yard. Naomi noticed …
Ellen Perryess, a 9-year veteran volunteer for the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Animal Shelter, learned about the Search Dog Foundation (SDF) from her friendand then SDF Canine Recruiter, Heidi Miller-Mercer. Heidi has been a canine evaluator for SDF for many yearsand was helping Ellen learn to evaluate shelter dogs …
